Psychotherapy and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy in Austin, Texas, and Virtually.

• Provided individual counseling and crisis intervention• Created and lead group counseling, mediation sessions, and Talking Circles • Continually assessed mental health needs and collaborated to address community needs• Supervised clinical and experiential learning for two University of Texas graduate-level social work interns

• Provided individual and group counseling based on student needs (grades 6-8)• Consulted and collaborated with teachers and school staff re: individual student needs (including academic support, social emotional/mental health and developmental modifications)• Initiated school-wide Mindful Moments program, conducted staff training, and created homeroom lessons • Communicated with and included parents/families re: student needs, development, and supportive strategies• Acted as liaison to community partners and provided referrals or linkage to community resources

• Provided individual and group counseling for K-12 students in Therapeutic Behavior Intervention Classes through play therapy, SF-CBT, CBT and/or structured curricula (Superflex, Zones of Regulation, etc.)• Empowered clients to develop skills to cope with various emotions and challenges, redirect their own behavior, problem-solve, and improve executive functioning• Assisted parents in understanding and acquiring skills to support their child's needs• Attended to student crises and assist students and staff with behavior management programs• Collaborated with other IEP team members in developing strategies and creating goals to address social, emotional, and behavioral problems• Collected, organized, and analyzed student information through the use of historical data, test results, and interview techniques

• Provided individual, family, and group therapy in substance abuse/chemical dependence recovery • Created and facilitated 12-week syllabi for Trauma, Seeking Safety, CBT, and art therapy groups• Assisted clients to process past experiences and empower clients through daily struggles• Engaged clients in being mindful, identifying emotions, and utilizing new and positive coping skills• Provided psychoeducation re: addiction and support to family members (nation-wide)• Collaborated with other staff for best practices in ongoing treatment

• Provided therapy directly with children and their families dealing with family history of substance abuse as well as trauma, domestic violence, child abuse/neglect, etc.• Encouraged and assisted clients to process experiences and develop insight into themselves and their relationships; Empowered clients to develop skills to cope, redirect behavior, build executive functioning, and effectively problem-solve• Created and utilized various techniques and interventions that were effective and matched to clients, including many elements of play, art, and yoga• Assisted parents to increase their awareness, insight, advocacy, and effectiveness in parenting• Utilized DSM IV-TR for diagnosis; Competent with Department of Mental Health documentation, assessments, treatment plans, etc.; Met at least 70% productivity• Constantly adapted to changing needs of clients and population

• Implemented Functional Family Therapy Evidence-Based Model in community-based settings (and monitor/document adherence to and effectiveness of model)• Provided therapy and work directly with adolescents and their families with a wide range of MH challenges• Encouraged and assisted clients to process experiences and develop insight into themselves and their relationships; Empowered clients to develop skills to cope and problem-solve• Created and utilized various techniques and interventions that were effective and matched to clients• Provided case management assistance and community resources• Utilized DSM IV-TR for diagnosis; Competent with Department of Mental Health documentation, assessments, treatment plans, etc.• Conducted MH Assessments in Spanish (with some assistance)• Met at least 70% productivity• Constantly adapted to changing needs of clients and population

2011-2012 Mar Vista Family Center, Program Development and Implementation Team Member2010-2011Healthy Habits Workshop Coordinator, Children’s Institute International, TorranceWellness Day Event Volunteer/Yoga Instructor, Aviva Girl’s Home, Hollywood2009-2010Kids In The Kitchen Event Coordinator, Children’s Institute International, TorranceHalloween Carnival Volunteer, St. Joseph’s Center, Venice

• Challenging MSW program at one of the top programs in the U.S.• Study focused on clinical work with children and families• Worked directly with students, family, and staff in school system• Additional skills and interests include: grant writing and program development; utilizing Play Therapy techniques; incorporating yoga and holistic principles into clinical practice; and initiating health programs with underserved populations• Conversational Spanish

• Performed bio-psycho-social assessments, Identified and assessed student mental health/case management needs• Facilitated individual therapy and group social skills-building sessions, made referrals to outside agencies• Initiated and collaborated with other school professionals and staff to improve student well-being• Documented progress notes according to agency and DMH guidelines• Utilized theories to understand client systems and employ techniques from Solution-Focused Therapy

• Facilitated ongoing group psychoeducational sessions with adult clients in substance abuse treatment• Performed bio-psycho-social assessments, Coordinated treatment with other staff members• Counseled clients with personal, behavioral or psychological problems• Oversaw and managed client caseload when Counselor was on leave• Document all progress notes according to agency and DMH guidelines• Rewrote client orientation manual, procedures, and rules

• Facilitated ongoing individual and group therapy sessions with adult clients in substance abuse treatment• Performed bio-psycho-social assessments, Coordinated treatment with other staff members• Developed, proposed, and implemented Health Awareness and Improvement Week program for clients• Documented all progress notes according to agency and DMH guidelines• Utilized traditional Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with adult clients in South Los Angeles community

• Assisted President with daily business activities including extensive recurring and nonrecurring correspondence, collaborating with other professionals, editing documents and proposals• Anticipated, prioritized and problem solved immediate needs; monitored due dates and deadlines

• Coordinated, wrote, prepared and finalized proposals for new business opportunities, solely supported 454 Project Managers within 14 states in the West Region• Gathered facts, researched and customized presentations through various formats for prospective clientele• Wrote, formatted, assembled and gathered information and data for quarterly newsletter• Procured photographs and maintained libraries for proposals, presentations, case studies, biographies, etc.

• Managed a wide variety of recurring and nonrecurring correspondence with government agencies • Researched data, gathered information, and wrote and prepared reports and other documents• Anticipated, prioritized and problem solved immediate needs; monitored due dates and deadlines• Traveled with management staff to facilities in other cities as required• Proofread and edited documents to ensure accurate grammar, spelling, format and clarity

• Managed daily business operations for three retail websites, supervised nine employees• Oversaw Website Coordination, Production, Design, Marketing, Customer Service and Shipping• Increased sales to approximately $500,000/month, resulting in an overall increase of 50% in 4 months• Implemented numerous policies, meetings and communications for more efficient functioning

• Individually founded and established non-profit agency to successfully launch innovative concept• Developed and implemented business strategy plan; initiated numerous events, meetings, and projects• Directed and led staff to initiate new media coverage to international audience• Oversaw all media communication, including website design, photographs and reporting• Photographed and reported events directed to specific audience of Tarapoto, Peru• Worked hands-on in Spanish-speaking community, translated for English-speaking visitors